Research Scientist

**Join The Aviation Think Tank
Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany - consisting of young and
ambitious experts from various disciplines - our goal is to provide science-based answers. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, we offer a
modern working environment with open ears and doors. We are always looking for passionate and creative minds to help us push today’s
boundaries to new heights. **Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as**:
**Research Scientist (M/F/d) for Future Propulsion Systems**
in the field of Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

**Our challenges: -**
Understanding the potentials of innovative propulsion systems

for future aircraft designs
- Develop methods for the conceptual design, performance

simulation and aircraft integration of highly advanced propulsion

system solutions, featuring revolutionary gas turbine engines

and hybrid propulsion architectures
- Understanding and evaluation of the impact on climate change

and possible technology options
- Combine the views of an aircraft architect (generalist) and a

specialist in propulsion within the interdisciplinary project work
- Conduct joint projects in the field of advanced aircraft and

propulsion system design in cooperation with industrial partners

and international research institutions

**We need you because: -**
You are excited about the aviation challenges and passionate

to provide scientific answers to novel propulsion systems
- You have successfully completed your master in Aerospace or

Mechanical Engineering
- You have either already earned a PhD degree or you intend to

obtain one
- You have already gained experience in the fields of aircraft

propulsion conceptual design and/or performance calculation
- You can draw from a profound understanding of

thermodynamics and thermodynamic cycles relevant for

advanced heat engine concepts
- You have excellent mathematical and analytical skills, good

programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python) and are willing to

familiarise yourself with new topics and tools
- You are interested in multidisciplinary, target-oriented tasks

within joint academic or industry projects
- You are proficient in German and English

**What to expect: -**
International team with a high qualification level
- Acknowledged research institution - with our feet on the

ground and our thoughts in the air
- Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social

scientists
- Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus

in Taufkirchen near Munich
- A team-oriented working culture
- Flat hierarchies and short communication paths
- Challenging tasks
- Varied, creative activities
- Opportunities to enhance and widen competencies

**What we offer: -**
Attractive salary package according to the public tariff system

plus performance-oriented compensation
- Company pension schemes
- For junior scientists: the opportunity to pursue a PhD
- Professional training (in-house and/or external seminars)
- Work-life balance due to flexible working hours and home

office option
- Subsidised canteen and modern internal cafeteria
- Occupational Health Management
- Company sports (gymnastics, football, running group)
- Car park and good accessibility by public transport

The position is to be filled immediately and initially fixed-term. As we wish to increase the share of women in the team, we would be

**Please indicate the reference number 21-1-14.
**Do you have any questions?**
Michaela Richter will be happy to help: 
+49 89 3074-84919